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PrintRevised alcohol guidelines released by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in February 2009 provide new recommendations for drinking to avoid health risks. The Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol are based on new evidence and understanding of the harms associated with drinking.
Four key guidelines are presented along with detailed information on how and why these guidelines have been developed. Additional health advice is also provided for particular groups, such as older people, people with a family history of alcohol dependence and people who use illicit drugs.
Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol has more information on this topic.
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Revised alcohol guidelines released by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in February 2009 provide new recommendations for drinking to avoid health risks. The Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol are based on new evidence and understanding of the harms associated with drinking.
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